Otago · Hiking

Thunder Goat

An out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand.

1.4 mi
round trip
2,105 ft
climb
1,987 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Thunder Goat is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,200 ft and 1,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 730 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Queenstown, about 1.0 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rolands Rock, Ben Lomond and Ben Lomond. For camping, Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview and Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

  • NearbyOne Mile Track · Queenstown Hill · Fernhill Loop

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Conditions and forecast

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